Port security grant program

The Sheriff's Department of West Feliciana Parish in St. Francisville, Louisiana was awarded a $157,500 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 13, 2022. The grant was awarded under FEMA's Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), CFDA #97.056, to support transportation infrastructure security activities. Specifically, the PSGP aims to help protect critical port infrastructure from risks associated with potential terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. With this award, the Sheriff's Department will likely implement security enhancements and emergency preparedness plans to mitigate risks and strengthen resilience for the Port of St. Francisville. The funding will assist their efforts to safeguard this vital transportation node from natural disasters and intentional threats that could disrupt operations or compromise security.